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minimum

[min-uh-muhm] / ˈmɪn ə məm /




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For instance, states along the West Coast are seeing higher annual temperature extremes, while many northern states are experiencing warmer minimum temperatures.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

With a Roth IRA, you get significant tax advantages, including tax-free growth and qualified withdrawals, and no required minimum distributions if you are the original owner.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

For example, traditional IRAs have minimum payouts called RMDs that begin at age 73 and increase annually.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Australia holds roughly 37 days' worth of petrol in reserve, according to government figures, far below the 90-day minimum dictated by the International Energy Agency.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Nonetheless, a few minutes earlier, when he had combed his hair, he had done so with the very minimum amount of help from the mirror.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger